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Government & Politics

Live chat Thursday: Rep. Cameron Henry discusses state budget, Common Core

He'll take questions from Lens readers at 1 p.m. Thursday.
by Tyler Bridges March 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Trio of pending bills addresses Louisiana’s welter of early-childhood programs

A separate bill would cover the cost of pre-K programs for all 4-year-olds in Louisiana.
by Jessica Williams March 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Advocate looking for legislative help to compete for Orleans, Jefferson legal ads

Law now requires publications to have five-year track record before seeking government publishing contracts.
by Tyler Bridges March 25, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Color by numbers: Mapping election turnout and margin of victory across city

Maps show low turnout in the Irish Channel, where the St. Patrick's Day parade closed streets and brought out crowds. They also show polarization in the coroner's race, with Dr. Jeffrey Rouse winning wealthier, whiter parts of the city. African-American areas went to Dwight McKenna.
by Abe Handler March 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live chat replay: State Rep. Walt Leger discusses New Orleans legislation

At 1 p.m., he'll be online to take your questions and comments.
by Tyler Bridges March 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Dr. Jeffrey Rouse to appear at Breakfast with the Newsmakers

Event starts at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 27.
by Anne Mueller March 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Nature Institute won’t disclose finances behind tax campaign until April

Lawyers for Audubon say no money was spent on the campaign until after a pre-election filing deadline.
by Tyler Bridges March 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live coverage: Track election results as votes are counted for New Orleans races

Sheriff, coroner, City Council at-large, Council District C and the Audubon Commission tax.
by Abe Handler March 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

911 board approves billboard along I-10 after resolving objections to no-bid deal

Marco Outdoor Advertising has tried for years to build the billboard there.
by Charles Maldonado March 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Jindal opens legislative session with address to both houses Monday

He speaks at 1:15 p.m.
by Tyler Bridges March 7, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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